Fishing At Lake Arthur

AKA: Moraine Park Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, muskie and northern pike at Lake Arthur in Pennsylvania.

Located within Moraine State Park, Lake Arthur is a 3,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state. This warm-water fishery offers a nice variety of fish species. Crappie, bass, catfish and sunfish are all popular here, as are striped bass, muskellunge, walleye, and northern pike. The lake has multiple boat launch facilities, a marina, boat rental and fishing docks. A maximum of 20 hp motors for boats makes this lake a tranquil place for fishing from shore or by boat. Bring your canoe, kayak, pontoon boat or fishing boat and find your own fishin' hole.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Arthur

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Arthur Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Crescent Bay Boat Rental
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
724 368-9955

Marinas

Davis Hollow Marina
N Shore Dr
Portersville, PA 16051
724 368-9346

Watts Bay Marina
N Shore Dr
Portersville, PA 16051
717 787-2869

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

528 Boat Ramp
Located just east of the Prospect Road bridge, on the north side of the lake, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Bear Run Boat Ramp
This is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking for sixty vehicles with trailers. It is located just west of the Benjamin Franklin Highway bridge, on the south side of the lake.

Burton Road Boat Launch
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, this is a one-lane ramp with limited parking.

Davis Hollow Public Boat Ramp
Located at Davis Hollow Marina, on the north side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of parking.

McDanels Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Old 422 Boat Ramp
Located in Regional Park, on the south side of the lake, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Pleasant Valley Boat Ramp
Located in Moraine State Park, on the south side of the lake, this is a multi-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

Porters Cove Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Watts Bay Public Boat Ramp
Located at Watts Bay Marina, on the north side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

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